Gaynor made a 3 with 8:48 remaining to put Maryland-Eastern Shore (2-3) ahead 57-49. It was the Hawks' last field goal of the game, but they managed to hold off Jackson State (1-4) by shooting just 9 for 19 at the free-throw line.

Chace Franklin closed the deficit to 64-61 with 37 seconds left, but the Tigers missed their next four shots and Tyler Jones sealed it for the Hawks at the line.